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Christine Marino & Nicholas Rossa
By Amanda Dahl
The Date: July 11, 2015
ometimes when two people meet, there’s an instant connection – an undeniable spark between them. Christine Margaret Marino and Nicholas (Nick) Raymond Rossa had that kind of chemistry right off the bat when mutual friends introduced the two at a Chicago Bulls game. “We talked for several hours at the end of the night,” Nick says. “We had a great connection right from the start.” That connection only grew stronger as their relationship progressed. So, Nick set a plan in motion. He scouted for the perfect vineyard to pop the question, which led him to San Francisco and Napa Valley. After coordinating a hotel and transportation, he took Christine for a weekend away in Napa Valley and, once there, asked her to be his wife. Christine began planning the wedding and decided that simple sophistication was the order of the day. “We wanted something elegant, but not over the top,” Christine says. “Having an after-party post-reception with a DJ, dancing and food was a must.” With the assistance of a wedding planner, the couple chose monochromatic colors and a hotel as their venue for the convenience of their guests. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis – Chesterfield offered the best of both worlds with overnight accommodations and a space that broke away from the traditional ballroom setting. “The DoubleTree’s air-conditioned pavilion seemed like the perfect spot to celebrate,” Christine says. The wedding was a delightful combination of comfort and class, with crisp white décor, lounge seating and varying displays of white and pale-pink flowers. The bride carried a unique memento: a clutch made with her grandmother’s wedding dress and embroidered with her grandparents’ wedding date and initials. “My grandmother is 97, and she made it to our wedding all the way from Baltimore,” Christine says. Friends and family relaxed in the beautiful setting and celebrated the couple with a night of dancing. For their honeymoon, Christine and Nick set off to Los Cabos, where they unwound with fantastic food and drink while lying beside the pool. The couple resides in Plainfield, Illinois.
The Bride: Christine Margaret Marino The Groom: Nicholas Raymond Rossa The Bride’s Parents: Dr. and Mrs. John and Nancy Marino The Groom’s Father: Mr. Raymond Rossa of Plainfield, Illinois The Maid & Matron of Honor: Natalie Lay & Megan Forney The Best Man: Joshua Patrick Bridesmaids: Caroline Marino, Catherine Marino, Jacqueline Ross & Rachel Liberatore Groomsmen: Ray Sitkowski, Collin DePratt, Michael Kane, Jordan Wilson & Dominic Liberatore Flower Girl: Raegan Liberatore Ring Bearer: Brady Rossa The Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bill Levkoff The Groom’s Tuxedo: Savvi Formalwear The Ceremony: Our Lady of the Pillar The Officiant: Rev. Thomas French, S.M. The Rings: Vincent’s Jewelers The Reception: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis – Chesterfield The Florist: Sisters Flowers The Cake: The Cakery Bakery The Invitations: Two Blue Doors Wedding Planners: Kate & Company The Band: The Charles Glenn Group The DJ: Rockstar DJs
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